1981 Ford Taunus vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (120 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1981 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Taunus weights approximately 270 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Taunus | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Taunus | Elise |
Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |